U.S. patent application number 15/249540 was filed with the patent office on 2018-03-01 for fish hook and leader line holding device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kevin Webb. Invention is credited to Kevin Webb.
Application Number | 20180055029 15/249540 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 61240141 |
Filed Date | 2018-03-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180055029 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Webb; Kevin |
March 1, 2018 |
Fish hook and leader line holding device
Abstract
The disclosed device is a fish hook and leader line holder for
use when fishing. A cross member includes penetrations for fishing
hooks, allowing the associated leader lines to hang. A vertical
member supports the cross member and interfaces with a fishing pole
holder. An optional stabilization member affixes to the leader
lines to ensure separation is maintained.
Inventors: |
Webb; Kevin; (St.
Petersburg, FL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Webb; Kevin |
St. Petersburg |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
61240141 |
Appl. No.: |
15/249540 |
Filed: |
August 29, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01K 97/06 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A01K 97/06 20060101
A01K097/06 |
Claims
1. A device to prevent fishing hooks with leader lines from
becoming tangled, the device comprising: a. a cross member; i. the
cross member including hook penetrations; ii. whereby fishing hooks
are inserted into the hook penetrations, allowing leader lines
affixed to the fishing hooks to hang freely while maintaining
separation.
2. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a. a vertical member;
i. the vertical member affixed to the cross member at a center of
the cross member; ii. the vertical member substantially
perpendicular to the cross member.
3. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a. a stabilization
member; i. the stabilization member having multiple vertical slots;
ii. the multiple vertical slots adapted to grip leader lines,
thereby further preventing leader lines from entangling.
4. The device of claim 2, further comprising: a. a stabilization
member; i. the stabilization member of a cylindrical shape, having
multiple vertical slots; ii. the multiple vertical slots adapted to
grip leader lines, thereby further preventing leader lines from
entangling.
5. The device of claim 2, further comprising: a. an anti-rotation
slot; i. the anti-rotation slot incorporated into the vertical
member; ii. whereby the anti-rotation slot interfaces with a bolt
in a fishing pole holder and preventing rotational movement of the
cross-member.
6. A device for preventing fishing line affixed to fishing hooks
from becoming tangled, the device comprising: a. a vertical member
having a top and a bottom; b. a horizontal member; i. the
horizontal member attached to the top of the vertical member; ii.
the horizontal member including multiple holes into which fishing
hooks are to be inserted, maintaining separation between the
fishing line affixed to the fishing hooks, thereby preventing
tangling; c. the bottom of the vertical member including an
anti-rotation slot that interfaces with the bottom of a fishing
pole holder on a boat.
7. The device of claim 6, further comprising: a. a stabilization
member; i. the stabilization member of a cylindrical shape, having
multiple vertical slots; ii. the multiple vertical slots adapted to
retain fishing lines, thereby further preventing tangling.
8. The device of claim 7, wherein the stabilization member is
affixed to the vertical member.
9. A device to prevent entangling of fishing lines, the device
comprising: a. a cross member for interfacing with fishing hooks;
i. the cross member including multiple penetrations for the
insertion of fishing hooks; ii. the fishing hooks affixed to leader
lines; b. a vertical member for raising the height of the cross
member; i. the vertical member adjoining the cross member at a
substantially right angle; ii. the vertical member having an
anti-rotation slot intended to interface with a fishing pole
holder; c. a stabilization member for maintaining leader line
separation; i. the stabilization member affixed to the vertical
member at a substantially right angle and below the cross member;
ii. the stabilization member including one or more retention
channels inside which leader lines may be held.
Description
FIELD
[0001] This invention relates to the field of fishing products and
more particularly to a device to prevent tangling of fish hook
leader lines.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Fishing for sport or pleasure is a popular hobby. With the
wide variety of locations in which one can fish, and the many
breeds of sport fish, the equipment required is varied.
[0003] Included within the varied equipment are leaders, or leader
lines. A leader is a length of wire or fishing line attached to the
end of the primary line. The primary line is the fishing line that
is wound around the reel and run along the rod, then connected to
the leader line.
[0004] The leader line has two ends. To the first end a user
attaches fishing rigs, lures, hooks, and other items that are
intended to attached or catch a fish. On the second end, or
opposite end, the user attaches a mechanism such as a clip in order
to connect the leader line to the primary line, or the user may
knot the leader line to the primary line.
[0005] Leader lines serve two primary purposes. The first purpose
is protection of the primary line. The leader line protects the
primary line from the teeth of the fish, or environmental hazards
such as rocks and shells.
[0006] The second purpose is visibility. Certain types of fishing
line are visible underwater and may repel fish. Despite this, at
times these visible fishing lines may be desirable for reasons of
buoyancy, durability, or cost. By pairing the visible primary line
with a leader of a material that is invisible underwater, the fish
will see only the lure or bait.
[0007] Just as with primary lines, leader lines may be constructed
of different materials, including fluorocarbons and stainless steel
wire. Additionally, leader lines are available in different designs
for different purpose, such as casting or trolling.
[0008] As a result of these varied options a given fisherman often
has many leader lines at a given time. Keeping the leaders
organized, readily accessible, and untangled is difficult. What is
needed is a device that can store leader lines in a manner that
allows for ready use, but without creating tangled leader
lines.
SUMMARY
[0009] The disclosed device is a fish hook and leader line holder
for use when fishing. The device is constructed of two primary
members. The first member inserts into a rod holder. A rod holder
is an open tube with a locking member at its bottom, often a
bolt.
[0010] In order to fit into the most common rod holder shapes, the
first member is generally circular.
[0011] The second member sits atop the first member, opposite the
end that enters the rod holder. The second member and first member
may be directly abutted to one another using multiple types of
joints, including a saddle joint, fishmouth joint, or a mortise and
tenon joint wherein the first member penetrates the second member.
Alternatively, the second and first members are connected using a
third component, a tee. If a tee is used the second member may be
split into two pieces, one for each side of the tee, with the
second member for insertion into the bottom of the tee.
[0012] The second member, or upper member, includes a multiplicity
of penetrations on its upper half. Each penetration is shaped to
accept the pointed end of a fishhook. The intention is that a user
can hang each leader line with the fishhook end up and the
remaining line dangling from the hook. By keeping each hook
separate the chances of tangling the lines is minimized.
[0013] Additionally, the pointed end of the hook is shielded. This
protects the hook, keeping the tip from unnecessary exposure to the
elements, and the user, who is protected from being accidently
caught by his own hook.
[0014] Allowing the leader lines to hang, rather than requiring
wrapping of the leader lines around one of the members, avoids the
problem of creating a memory in the line. If fishing line is held
in a particular position for an extended length of time the line
may develop a memory. For example, if the line is held in a curved
position, the line may remain curved even when removed from the
device that is holding it in a curved position. The behavior of
fishing line is important to its operation. Thus allowing the
leader line to hang in a straight position, which is the ideal
shape for the eventual use, avoiding the issue of memory.
[0015] Each penetration may merely be a hole in the secondary
member, or a hole that is lined with a metal ring or eyelet in
order to increase toughness.
[0016] While the disclosed device may be made in many sizes,
certain sizes are preferable. For example, the first member, which
is inserted into the rod holder, has an ideal length of between
12-24 inches with a diameter of 0.75 to 1.25 inches.
[0017] The end of the first member that is inserted into the rod
holder includes an anti-rotation notch. The notch is ideally
between 0.25 and to 0.375 inches in width, and 0.25 and 1 inches in
depth.
[0018] The second member, which is attached to the top of the first
member, has an ideal length of 9 to 24 inches with a diameter of
0.75 to 1.25 inches.
[0019] The penetrations in the second member have an ideal diameter
of 0.25 to 0.5 inches. The number of penetrations may vary
depending on the size of each penetration and the desired spacing.
The preferred embodiment includes ten penetrations with
center-to-center spacing of one inch.
[0020] An optional stabilization member is affixed below the second
member. The stabilization member interfaces with the flexible
portion of the leader line, providing an additional guard against
tangling of the leader line in a generally parallel
arrangement.
[0021] The stabilization bar is constructed from a semi-rigid
material, such as a foam or soft plastic. A vertical groove or
channel in the stabilization bar interfaces with each leader line,
keeping the adjacent leader lines from interfering with each other.
The vertical grooves or channels are optionally lined in a tacky
material to prevent the leader lines from being inadvertently
disconnected from the stabilization bar.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The invention can be best understood by those having
ordinary skill in the art by reference to the following detailed
description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings in which:
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the Fish hook and
leader line holding device.
[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates the first embodiment with hooks and
leader lines.
[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates the first embodiment with a stabilization
member.
[0026] FIG. 4 illustrates a second embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently
preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are
illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the following
detailed description, the same reference numerals refer to the same
elements in all figures.
[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the Fish hook and
leader line holding device is shown. The leader line storage device
1 is shown, with primary components of a cross member 10 connected
at a substantially right angle to vertical member 12.
[0029] Cross member 10 includes a plurality of hook penetrations 22
to hold the pointed end of fish hooks.
[0030] The bottom of vertical member 12 includes an anti-rotation
slot 24 that interfaces with the bolt present at the bottom of most
fishing pole holders. This interface prevents the leader line
storage device 1 from inadvertently rotating.
[0031] Referring to FIG. 2, the first embodiment of the device with
hooks and leader lines is shown.
[0032] Multiple hooks 30 are shown inserted into the hook
penetrations 22. Also shown are leader lines 32 connected to the
hooks 30 in the background.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 3, the first embodiment of the device with
a stabilization member is shown.
[0034] The stabilization member 20 interfaces with the leader lines
32, maintaining separation between the leader lines 32. The
stabilization member 20 includes retention channels 28 that grip
the leader lines 32. The stabilization member 20 is optionally
secured to the vertical member 12.
[0035] Referring to FIG. 4, a second embodiment of the device is
shown.
[0036] Again shown is the leader line storage device 1 with cross
member 10 and vertical member 12.
[0037] In this embodiment the cross member 10 is connected to the
vertical member 12 by a tee fitting 26.
[0038] Equivalent elements can be substituted for the ones set
forth above such that they perform in substantially the same manner
in substantially the same way for achieving substantially the same
result.
[0039] It is believed that the system and method as described and
many of its attendant advantages will be understood by the
foregoing description. It is also believed that it will be apparent
that various changes may be made in the form, construction and
arrangement of the components thereof without departing from the
scope and spirit of the invention or without sacrificing all of its
material advantages. The form herein before described being merely
exemplary and explanatory embodiment thereof. It is the intention
of the following claims to encompass and include such changes.
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